DR. BERTHA A KAO MD
NPI 1912916271
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Beaverton, OR

NPI Status: Active since August 05, 2006

Contact Information

2865 SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD BLDG 14
BEAVERTON, OR
ZIP 97005
Phone: (888) 663-6331

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BERTHA KAO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bertha Kao, a pediatrician established in Beaverton, Oregon with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in neonatal-perinatal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1912916271 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080N0001X with license number MD1561147 (OR). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1912916271
Provider Name
DR. BERTHA A KAO MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2865 SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD BLDG 14 BEAVERTON, OR 97005
Location Phone
(888) 663-6331
Mailing Address
1 EMBARCADERO CTR STE 1900 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Mailing Phone
(415) 658-6791
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-05-2006
Last Update Date
09-27-2021
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A pediatrician like Bertha Kao is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 12180 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
    Tigard, OR 97223
    (415) 658-6791

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080N0001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD1561147
License State
OR
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

MD156147 (OR)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Bertha Kao is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1912916271, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 59

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1912916271.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Family Medicine
2865 SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD BLDG 14
BEAVERTON, OR 97005
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2865 SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD BLDG 14
BEAVERTON, OR 97005
Family Medicine
2865 SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD BLDG 14
BEAVERTON, OR 97005

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1912916271, enumerated as an "individual" on August 05, 2006.

The provider is located at 2865 SW CEDAR HILLS BLVD BLDG 14 BEAVERTON, OR 97005 and the phone number is (888) 663-6331.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080N0001X and a focus in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.